The Investigation of Giardiasis (Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases) in Buffaloes in Van Region, Turkiye: First Molecular Report of Giardia duodenalis Assemblage B from Buffaloes

ABSTRACT: Giardia duodenalis (G. duodenalis) is an important zoonotic protozoan agent that causes foodborne and waterborne diarrhea in humans and other mammals. Molecular-based tests are critical in diagnosing giardiasis in humans and animals, identifying species, understanding the zoonotic potential and transmission routes, and evaluating taxonomy. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the molecular characterization of G. duodenalis in buffaloes in the Van region in Türkiye. Buffaloes are a species that has been poorly studied in this regard. For this purpose, 100 fecal samples were collected from buffaloes in the Van region. The DNA extraction was performed using the GeneMATRIX STOOL DNA Purification Kit from stool samples. The nested PCR test was performed with the appropriate primers from t

SUBMITTER: Kılınc OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9863494 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature